The Building and Fire Board of Appeals determines the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction; to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of the Building and Fire Codes; to hear written appeals regarding the Chief Building Official’s or Fire Code Official’s determinations.

Board Authorization
Newport Beach Municipal Code Section 15.80.010

Frequency of Meetings
As needed

BOARD MEMBERS

Appointed

Reappointed

Term Expires

Brion Jeannette, Chair

06-25-13

07-01-17

06-30-21

Richard R. Luehrs

06-25-13

07-01-17

06-30-21

Saum Nour

07-01-15

07-01-16

06-30-20

Rolly Pulaski

07-01-16

06-30-20

Bill Caskey

10-09-18

06-30-22

Robert Ahlke Jr.

10-09-18

06-30-19

John Walz

10-09-18

06-30-22

Length of Term for MembersThe seven members of the board serve for a term of four years on a staggered basis.

Staff SupportWhen the board is called into session, staff allocates approximately six hours to each session. Costs for services are recovered by the payment of appeal application fees established by City Council resolution. If an item presented to the Board is staff generated, then no fees are recovered.

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